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🚜 Industrial Power & Automotive Excellence

At SUMAK, we power Ecuador’s movement and production. We understand that a critical spare part for your personal vehicle and a high-engineering machine for your company both require impeccable logistics. We connect your needs with leading suppliers in the US and worldwide.


🏗️ Import Guide: Vehicles, Spare Parts, and Machinery

Unlike small electronic items, this category typically requires more robust logistical management due to weight, dimensions, and specific customs regulations in Ecuador:

  • Category C (Consumption Import): Most heavy spare parts and machinery are managed outside the 4×4 category to optimize tariffs by weight (up to 100kg and $5,000).
  • Tariff Classifications: We perform an exact classification of your machinery to determine if it qualifies for tax benefits or requires prior licenses (as in the case of environmental equipment).
  • Heavy Cargo Logistics: We manage ocean freight for vehicles and machinery, or consolidated air freight for urgent spare parts that your workshop needed «yesterday.»


🛠️ SUMAK Tips for a Successful Technical Purchase

Avoid costly mistakes by following these recommendations from our foreign trade experts:

🏎️ Automotive Sector (Cars and Spare Parts)

  1. OEM Code and VIN: For spare parts, always buy using the original Part Number. Provide us with your vehicle’s identification number (VIN), and we will verify 100% compatibility.
  2. Equipment Condition: If you are importing vehicles or engines, ensure they comply with the current year and emission regulations in Ecuador.
  3. Pro Shops: We recommend sites like RockAuto, eBay Motors, or Parts.com to get wholesale prices on original parts that usually cost triple in Ecuador.

⚙️ Industrial and Heavy Machinery

  1. Electrical Specifications: Before purchasing machinery, verify it operates on Ecuador’s voltage (110v/220v) and 60Hz frequency.
  2. Actual vs. Volumetric Weight: For large pieces like hoods or hydraulic arms, the cost is calculated by the space they occupy. We help you optimize packaging to reduce this value.
  3. Certificates of Origin: We help you manage the Made in USA document so your heavy machinery can benefit from trade agreements and pay fewer taxes.

🏗️ Sectors We Power with SUMAK

We don’t just bring parts; we move entire industries:

SubcategoryWhat you can importThe SUMAK Value
Car ImportsHigh-end, classic, or specialized vehicles.Document management and port-to-port logistics.
Pro Spare PartsSensors, transmissions, suspension kits, and brakes.Massive savings by buying directly in the US.
Industrial MachineryEngineering, construction, and manufacturing equipment.Tariff analysis and heavy cargo logistics.
Tech ToolsDiagnostic scanners and precision tools.Access to technology not yet available in the local market.